“Fans could show up without making a booking and we don’t want them to be let down.

"Accommodation could also be an issue and we are just trying to be ready and get the help we need.

“We want to make sure people know what else they can do in the area – other attractions and where to stay, eat and drink.

“I’m waiting on Tourism Ireland and Bord Failte to get back to me to tell me if I can add behind-the-scenes footage taken during the filming of Star Wars: The Force Awakens on Skellig Michael to our exhibition.

He added: “We want to be fair to people and will keep our prices at €5 into the centre and exhibitions and €30 which includes the boat trip.”

Mr O’Sullivan said everyone in Portmagee and on the nearby Valentia Island and other communities in the area are “very excited” about the expected influx of tourists following the Star Wars film’s release.

But he and others are hoping they are helped by the authorities as they get ready for fans’ arrival.

Tourism Ireland launched a promotional video for the Skelligs at the start of the year after the movie was released and became one of the most successful of all time.

Star Wars filmmakers were back on Skellig Michael again last year to shoot scenes for the next part in the iconic space saga.

It is anticipated the tourism boost to West Kerry could mirror what the Lord Of The Rings did for Matamata on New Zealand’s North Island and what The Game of Thrones has done for Northern Ireland.